Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Assistant/Associate Professor in Management

fau · Boca Raton

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

The Department of Management Programs in the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Business Strategy Area, at the rank of Assistant (Senior Assistant preferred) or Associate Professor, to begin in Fall 2026.

 

Florida Atlantic University is a Carnegie R1 institution, and this position carries research expectations consistent with that designation. We seek a scholar with a completed PhD from an AACSB (or equivalent) university in a relevant field with emphasis on strategic management, a record or clear potential for publishing in top-tier journals, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The ideal candidate is committed to advancing strategy research and building a national scholarly reputation. A complementary interest in International Business or entrepreneurship is desirable.

 

Responsibilities include publishing in leading strategy journals; teaching strategy courses at the undergraduate, MBA, and PhD levels (primarily at Florida Atlantic's Boca Raton campus) and contributing to departmental and college service. The successful candidate will also contribute to an atmosphere of collegiality within the department. 

Questions may be directed to Ethlyn Williams (Management Area Chair) at [email protected] or Michael Ryall (Chair of the search committee) at [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications:

We seek a scholar with a completed PhD from an AACSB (or equivalent) university in a relevant field with emphasis on strategic management, a record or clear potential for publishing in top-tier journals, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The ideal candidate is committed to advancing strategy research and building a national scholarly reputation. A complementary interest in International Business or entrepreneurship is desirable.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Business

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2026-06-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: (1) letter of application detailing how candidate meets qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) documentation of recent teaching evaluation scores, and (4) a sample of current research.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711